On June 16th 2020, at approximately 10:45 P.M., Jennings County Sheriff's Deputies and Narcotics Detectives located Shawn M. Kuhlman (age 24 of North Vernon) at a residence in Geneva Township.  Kuhlman was wanted on an active arrest warrant through Jennings County Circuit Court for one Count of Dealing Methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony) and 2 Counts of Dealing Methamphetamine (Level 4 Felonies).  Sergeant Cody Low and his canine partner Axel observed Kuhlman attempting to flee from the rear of the residence.  Sgt. Cody Low gave several commands for Kuhlman to stop or the canine would be deployed.  Kuhlman refused to obey the verbal commands and continued to flee on foot.  Canine Axel was deployed and was able to apprehend Kuhlman.  Kuhlman was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released for dog bites from the canine apprehension. 

Kuhlman is currently being held in the Jennings County Jail on the following charges:

          Dealing Methamphetamine Level 3 felony

          Dealing Methamphetamine Level 4 Felony

          Dealing Methamphetamine Level 4 Felony

          Resisting Law Enforcement A-Misdemeanor

-30-   David Turner